How to get from Rye to South Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Rye to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 109 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

209minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Rye to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 234 bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

199minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19519
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rye to South Melbourne

The distance between Rye, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 89.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rye to South Melbourne by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rye

Rye is located at Rye, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye).

Bus stations close to Rye:

  • Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Weir St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Rye Foreshore Reserve/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Rye to South Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 234 bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

199minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 234
234
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19519
    500 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Garden City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 650
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rye to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rye to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rye and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rye to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station near Rye to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Frankston station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Rye to South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Rye and South Melbourne in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rye to get to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the 788 bus from the Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) stop near Rye in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rye and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Frankston station, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Rye to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Rye to South Melbourne costs A$13.84.

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